S&P/Case-Shiller: Home prices continue to fall Home prices continue to weaken, as eight cities hit their lowest levels since the peak in 2006 and 2007, according to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. Read More: http://www.sgc-ecms.com/ecms/redirect.cfm?LID=380346&SID=2991711
Industry icon Mark Richardson’s inkprint will be spreading to Professional Remodeler Magazine – read all about it http://www.housingzone.com/pr/article/case-co-chairman-mark-richardson-partners-professional-remodeler-magazine
No more McMansions, just added space that is functional, well appointed, and cost effective. That is the result of our informal survey of Phoenix area homeowners. Rather than move to a newer and larger home, “ just make this one work better”. What types of added space are most often mentioned? Here are a few: 1. [...]
Here is an interesting article about some of the thought process used when planning a room addition to your home. More articles can be found at http://www.additioncompany.com/Arizona_Addition_Company/Blog/Entries/2010/12/21_Room_Addition_Considerations.html Room Addition Considerations Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Why build a room addition? There are many ways that this simple question can be answered. You love your Phoenix [...]
Tagged addition builder, design, remodeling, Room addition, Scottsdale contractorsIf you could waive your magic wand and add another room to your house, condo, or apartment, what type of addition would that be? How would that room be used. Storage? Office? Home entertainment?
AP Builder recently announced that it would offer free roof inspections to all homeowners during the month of June. Rain is infrequent here in AZ, and it is easy to forget that the sun is taking a heavy toll on flat roofs, shingles, and tile roofs alike. Homeowners can make certain that their roof is ready to protect them by [...]
It is a long held belief that the term “Bid” just doesn’t work well in our business. When someone seeks a bid from us, he is usually without a set of specifications or any other non-verbal means to define the project. The term ”Bid” places a focus on the dollar amount of a project, oft times foreshadowing an indifference [...]
Its still a few months away, but we need someone to be a volunteer organizer for this year’s ALS Walk. I propose we dedicate the event this year, and every year hereafter, to the memory of our dear friend, Jim Marino. Jim lost his battle with ALS last October, but the memory of his infectious laughter, side [...]
In a May 10, 2010 press release, the valley’s two leading roofing suppliers announced a buyout agreement. Read more at http://www.abcsupply.com/Media/Default.aspx?id=3932
AP Builder, a design/build remodeling firm located in Mesa, Arizona recently announced a new dealer relationship with Medallion cabinets. This deal results in a broader cabinet product offering to AP Builders customers, and opens up a relationship with Medallion’s parent company, Elkay. Elkay will also be a primary supplier to AP Builder of plumbing fixtures, closet [...]